COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Lingua Franca
REGION
Oregon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lingua Franca was founded in 2015 by Master Sommelier Larry Stone and David Honig in Oregon's Willamette Valley. To craft exceptional, terroir-driven wines, they partnered with legendary Burgundian viticulturist Dominique Lafon and winemaker Thomas Savre. The name 'Avni' translates to 'stone' or 'rock' in Hebrew, paying homage to the rocky, volcanic, and marine sedimentary soils of the region and to founder Larry Stone. This Pinot Noir represents a regional blend, capturing the vibrant energy and complexity of the Willamette Valley's diverse microclimates.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Avni' means 'stone' or 'rock' in Hebrew, a clever nod to co-founder and Master Sommelier Larry Stone.
Fact 02
Co-founder Larry Stone sold his personal wine collection to help fund the purchase of the estate's vineyard land.
Fact 03
The winemaking team is advised by Dominique Lafon, one of Burgundy's most legendary and respected winemakers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for the Avni Pinot Noir are hand-harvested and carefully sorted. Winemaker Thomas Savre employs traditional Burgundian techniques, utilizing wild or native yeasts for spontaneous fermentation. The wine is aged in French oak barrels, with a carefully restrained use of new oak to preserve the bright fruit character and mineral tension. The process emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the unique characteristics of the Willamette Valley terroir to shine through.
